Cheat!

Sony Music Entertainment

Is it ever okay to break the rules? Cheat! is a weekly podcast hosted by award-winning journalist and comedian Alzo Slade that dives into the epic stories behind the biggest cheats and scandals out there, looking for answers about who they are and why they skirt the rules. From the allure of get-rich-quick schemes to the motivations of an imposter, Cheat! brings you stories of huge heists, online scams, and dirty nuns, and asks what would you do if you could get away with it. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices read less

Our Editor's Take

The podcast Cheat! investigates the outliers in society. These people don't think laws and social norms apply to them. They find ways to manipulate the system to make life easier, but only for themselves. They include con artists, social media scammers, unfaithful partners, and anything in between. The goal of the podcast is to understand their motivations. It explores what makes them think they can go unpunished. It also seeks to answer the question most regular people might be wondering. Is it ever okay and justifiable to cheat?

Each episode of Cheat! is between 30 and 40 minutes long and follows the tale of one fraudster. For instance, one episode tells the infamous story of Navinder Sarao. The Brit, who received the nickname the Hound of Hounslow, was responsible for a flash crash in the US stock market. More surprising was the fact he did it from a bedroom in his parents' house in London. Another episode follows the investigation into the Dine and Dash Dater. The scammer charmed women on dating apps and convinced them to go to top LA restaurants. Once he finished his food, he would excuse himself to the bathroom to never return. This left his date with the check for hundreds of dollars.

The host interviews victims to tell the most accurate stories of these deceptions. He brings testimonials from journalists who exposed the scammers. He also speaks to detectives who worked on the cases. It's a well-rounded view into the culprits' methods and ways of thinking. The podcast also explores the fine line between something being unethical and being illegal.

While the stories on Cheat! can be aggravating, the podcast uses a lighthearted and amusing tone. Host Alzo Slade brings a sense of levity to the stories thanks to his wit and charming voice. The background music is chipper and upbeat. After all, these are stories of deceit, not murder or assault. The main thing that got hurt was people's pride.

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